EMEA Audit/Compliance and Regional Finance Manager
Daniel J Edelman Holdings, United Kingdom

• Work with the Global Internal Audit Director to:
• Conduct periodic internal on-site reviews / audit (approx. 3-4 a year) to evaluate and provide assurance over internal controls in the EMEA region.
• Support the commercial teams with completing compliance related questions which may include:
• GDPR documentation: Supporting completion of GDPR process queries amp; internal documentation across the region. Will liaise with the Legal team as needed.
• Requests for Information (RFIs): Supporting RFI which often includes coordinating responses across the company as well as completion and review of relevant forms. Will work with the Global Compliance and in-country teams.
• Sanctions checks and adverse media reports: Co-ordinate compliance and sanctions checks for third parties to support new business, client requests and project delivery.
• Training: Provide in-person compliance training typically at the time of audit.
• Resolving ad-hoc queries: Advising and / or triaging a range of topics ranging from internal controls, GDPR requirements, acceptable clients, gift giving and receiving, client conflicts, code of conduct compliance.
• UK Specific support: Provide ad-hoc support as needed to regulatory information submissions such as the Business Payment Practices Performance Reporting and the Modern Slavery Statement.

• Partner with the EMEA Associate Finance Director to:
• Provide financial oversight and control across all key financial areas for each Edelman office within the region and support:
• Monthly balance sheet reviews for certain countries / locations.
• Quarterly Financial Certification and co-ordinate completion as required.
• Region oversight and monitoring of Statutory Accounts reconciliations to US GAAP.
• Support on other reporting compliance such as statutory filings as required across the region.
• Support the Regional Tax team on transfer pricing co-ordination for the region on a monthly amp; annual basis.
• Review the monthly KPI report amp; other regional dashboards as required.
• Review and co-ordination of annual incentive scheme (MIP) for EMEA region as required.
• Assist on ad hoc projects as and when they arise.

• The Ideal Candidate is / has:
• A qualified Accountant with 2 years PQE.
• Related audit experience in a professional services/public accounting firm.
• Experience of working within a Financial Control environment, including Balance Sheet review and oversight as well as risk analysis
• Familiarity / history with using financial systems (Hyperion, Peoplesoft a distinct advantage)
• Ability to use all Microsoft tools to a high / advanced standard (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Visio)
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information discretely in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and strong report writing skills
• Strong analytical skills and an understanding of risk application / assessment
• Prior experience or knowledge of US GAAP is desirable.
• Familiarity of / understanding of, working with Transfer Pricing within a Global

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